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Henriette Céré

Sister Marie Madeleine (1804-1885)

Henriette Céré was born in Longueuil. She was the regular teacher of the family and of almost all of the children on de la Savane Road. Her good reputation as a teacher brought her to the Wardens’ School, in front of Saint-Antoine church. It was in this building that the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary started out in 1843

A creative woman, this religious would transmit to the novices and professed Sisters her art of teaching. She participated in the foundation of the Convent of Saint-Timothée in 1848. Everywhere she went, she would always be careful to create a pleasant environment. She died at the age of 80 years old.   (See detailed text)